Make these simple feel-good greens with fresh citrus and pumpkin seeds. A fast, tasty, and healthy side dish for any meal.
Contributed by: Jennifer Bier, MS, RD, LD Manager | Clinical Dietician
Easy Feel‑Good Greens with Citrus & Pumpkin Seeds
This quick side dish uses leafy greens, citrus juice, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. It tastes great and goes well with roasted chicken thighs.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 bunch leafy greens (like kale or Swiss chard)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
- 2 Tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Directions
- Wash the greens well. Pull the leaves off the thick stems. Save the stems for another recipe.
- Chop the leaves into large pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a wide pan on medium-high heat.
- Add the greens, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Cover the pan and steam for about 1 minute, until the greens start to wilt.
- Take off the cover and cook for 3–4 more minutes, stirring often.
- When the greens are as soft as you like, pour in the orange and lime juice. Stir to coat the greens, then turn off the heat.
- Serve the greens and sprinkle the roasted pumpkin seeds on top.
Cook’s Notes
Don’t toss the stems! You can chop them and add them to soups, casseroles or blend them into a smoothie.
